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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was brought out 21 months after the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS35 scores vs the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony HX200V

 ZS35 HX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic ZS35

 HX200V ZS35 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony HX200V

 ZS35 HX200V 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 versus the HX200V.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and HX200V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern ZS35 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
Sony HX200V Portrait photography information
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Sony HX200V
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (583g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $480